Dining Guide (ii/ Rogow & Tom Peristeris of Big Daddy's Parthenon, and Daren McCarty, Detroit Red Wings, and Bob Probert, Chicago Blackhawks. SOUTHFIELD Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, South- field, (248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added dimension with its menu ranging from regional to contintental. Billy Rose Quartet plays for dancing Tuesdays through Thursdays; the Warren Commission with songstress Suzie Marsh, Friday and Saturday evenings. Aft Gateway Deli, 21745 W. I I Mile Road, Southfield, (248) 352-4940. Veal marsala and veal parmesan are among the favored gourmet-like dishes that make this a spe- cialized delicatessen-restaurant. Traditional homemade Jewish foods are combined with expected deli fare for much eating • goodness. It is open Mondays through Sat- urdays for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spe- cialties also include outside catering and party trays. If they're old enough to get married, they're old enough to get their own Jewish News If you have family or friends who are marrying, consider giving them a subscription to The Detroit Jewish News. Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island, 29649 Northwestern Hwy., South- field, (248) 358-1700. It's the community's "book of why." With it, they'll keep in touch with Jewish life. Interesting articles about their heritage, the holidays, current events and politics. Plus art, literature, dance, kosher cooking...who's having a baby, who's having a bar mitzvah and who's passed away. Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 North- western Highway, Southfield, (248) 358- 0344. Noted for its varied Italian menu, featured are many favorites and a choice wine list, with fine dining excellence. Out- side catering highlights the same elegant cuisine as served in the restaurant. Give your newlyweds...or any family and friends who want to stay in touch, a useful way to do it. Give them The Detroit Jewish News by calling (248) 354 6620 today. Star Deli, 24555 W 12 Mile Road, South- field, (248) 352-7377.This is acclaimed as one of the best little carry-out only deli- catessens in America. For sure in terms of volume. Star is just a little place, with little room to move about when crowded. Homemade taste has also been one of the trademarks for its success. Fat-free and regular tuna salad, egg salad, potato salad, cole slaw, and more. Star's lox is cut by hand. Beautiful trays are a standout. - I'd like to send a 52-week Jewish News gift subscription Plus 5 free issues of Style Magazine A $ 72 value ... just $48 ($65 out of state) Please bill me Payment Enclosed Card No. Exp. Date Visa MasterCard Signature (Required) WEST BLOOMFIELD I Your Name Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield. (248) 626-63 I 3. Authentic Thai dishes include many that have originated at this restaurant.Traditional specialties pre- sent a variety of tastes from very spicy to spicy and medium to mild at both lunch and dinner seven days a week. I Your Address I Your City State I Phone I Gift Card Message: I I I Send the Gift Subscription to: Bagel Deli, 6088 West Maple, West Bloomfield, (248) 85 I -9666.There are some tables now for those who would have bagel and coffee or many of the tradi- tional foods made by Rose Guttman, but the primary home-cooked selections are for carry-out purposes. It has always been noted as the home of hand-cut belly lox and smoked fish, but party trays also play a very important role, deli and dairy. I Name I Address City State Zip Phone Mail to: Detroit Jewish News, P.O. Box 2267, Southfield, MI 48037-2267 Phone: (248) 354-6620 Fax: (248) 354-1210 I Allow 2-3 weeks delivery of The Detroit Jewish News OLDN6H A 6/11 1999 106 Detroit Jewish News Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. Always a Greek dining favorite for celebrities, personalities and notables from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics, this dining phonomenon never seems to quiet down. If anything, it is bigger now than ever, with award-winning Tommy Salad, Greek special- ties, lamb chops, etc. Live entertainment is Thursday and Friday. Next door banquet facilities accommodates around 300. Hoa Kow,430I Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 932-2133. Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes are expertly prepared by Hong Kong chefs whose dexerity in preparations are authentically presented. However, the large amount of whitefish served is an amazing statistic. Whitefish is prepared 15 different ways, with about 1,000 pounds sold every week. La Fendi, 6123 Haggerty, West Bloom- field, (248) 668-1800. Old World recipes are responsible for the diversified Middle- eastern menu that includes all traditional delights and many not seen at any other restaurant. Cocktails and wine are served as well as juice bar favorites. They are open seven days a week. Mai Tai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road.,West Bloomfield, (248) 626-6313. The Thai dishes served are authentic with a number of them originating at this restaurant. Traditional taste buds will enjoy the variety of prepara- tions from very spicy to spicy to medium to mild at both lunch and dinner. A casual and pleasant restaurant open seven days. Parthenon House, 5586 Drake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. Ban- quets and parties for all occasions are booked into this popular hall with its 300-person capacity.The diversified menus are custom made with no charge for services which usually come with separate costs. Shangri-La, 6407 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 626-8585. Creative dishes make this a different type of gourmet-style Oriental dining experience that is easily recognized by aficionados.The Hong Kong cooking preparations are authentic and served seven days a week. This is one of the few restaurants that spe- cialize in Dim Sum at lunch, with a vast variety from which to choose. Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 855-6622. Stage & Co. and Stage Delicatessen are the same.The present one on Orchard Lake Road features favored homemade Jewish traditional dishes along with good deli- catessen favorites. When its original counterpart, Stage Deli in Oak Park, opened years before, its menu did not include many items that are now obtain- able.The separate carry-out department is chock full of goodness. Liquor service is available. The Dining Guide is a weekly advertising feature. c / 1